"Your ancestors... uh."
Gawain rolled his eyes speechlessly; who knows how their ancestors managed to survive.
In other words, the rapid technological advancements of recent years have finally resulted in a slight suppression of ghouls by technology.
If that's the case, how did humanity survive against ghouls in that era of underdeveloped technology?
Is it possible that because ghouls must eat humans, humans were kept alive as livestock?
Thinking about it this way, Gawain found many things quite interesting.
Perhaps all the wars in this world actually evolved from the relationship between ghouls and humans.
Perhaps in this world's World War II, the Black Tartars were shouting for human freedom, and the ghouls were the Jews, because they ate human blood.
As for the American Civil War, it might just be a war between ghouls who oppress humans and ghouls who support humans.
Putting aside his daydreams, Gawain focused his attention on the task at hand.
He glanced at Mado Kureo lying on the ground, then turned to Kaya Irimi and said.
"Have your men keep an eye on this area, at least make sure these guys don't get picked up by the wild ghouls nearby."
What I want is a world with greater potential and higher standards, so I don't want to let the conflict between humans and ghouls deepen from the very beginning.
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain patted Irimi's head, and Iruma Irimi nodded.
She then put her fingers in her mouth and whistled a few times, after which ghouls from the shadows fell to the ground to guard and protect the CCG members.
Seeing these ghouls, Gawain remembered something, so he reached out, took off a button, and handed it to a Doberman Group member.
"You all need to be careful. These people are really fierce. If they wake up and start yelling at you, just crush the little trinket I gave you. I'll be there in an instant, no matter how far away."
"Thank you so much, sir!!!"
The female ghouls who caught the jewelry were very excited. For girls like them who were loyal to their hearts, a boss like Gawain, who was handsome and caring, was the best.
Although this ghoul already has a family and children.
But the happier a family is, the more pleasing it is to the eye to see handsome men outside.
As for Gawain, after explaining these things, he led Irimi onward toward the 24th Ward.
Just after they passed through this area, in the area where the CCG members had fallen, a girl wearing glasses and with long green hair emerged from the shadows.
The woman glanced at the CCG from afar and sighed melancholy.
"Dad, what kind of big trouble have you gotten me into this time?"
Shinohara and Mado, those are investigators I couldn't even kill instantly.
Arima probably couldn't do that, right?
Most importantly, is he half-ghoul or half-human?
If he's a half-ghoul, then he didn't even use a kagune!
"And if he were half-human, his vitality would be far more vigorous than that guy Arima's."
Thinking of this, the green-haired woman silently shook her head.
The newly appeared enemy is so strong that I'm a bit overwhelmed.
Arima and Arima had always envisioned cultivating a true One-Eyed King to break the Washuu Clan's rule over Tokyo and even Japan.
Before they could even train him, the One-Eyed King seemed to have appeared, and was even stronger than they had imagined?!
If Takamagahara destined to let such monsters enter the mortal realm, then all the efforts and sacrifices I and Arima made in the past were utterly useless!
Fate truly does disregard the efforts of almost anyone!
At this point, the woman sighed sadly; today was not a good day to visit her Pops from afar.
Although the CCG in 20th Ward is now just for show, the monster is about to storm into 24th Ward to meet its bunch of stupid minions!
His men were all traumatized; they were a bunch of lunatics.
That kind of madman is indeed suitable for dealing with the CCG, but that kind of madman might make the One-Eyed King lose his good impression of him!
Okay, in this woman's mind, she still believes that Gawain is either half-human or half-ghoul.
After all, the only option that can grant one such extraordinary power in this world is the one mentioned above.
As the woman shrank into the darkness and ran towards 24th Ward, Gawain glanced at the direction she had fled from afar.
That kind of speed must be what that poor little girl, Eto Yoshimura, was like, right?
Shortly thereafter, at the intersection of the 24th Ward and 20th Ward.
People from the Aogiri Tree have already arrived here.
Although Gawain didn't witness the CCG members' downfall, the members of Aogiri Tree were still on high alert given the recent major incident in Tokyo.
They were patrolling the area early in the morning; the White Suits- suited group led by Oomori Yakumo and the rabbit group led by Ayato Kirishima were both incredibly diligent.
At that moment, Ayato Kirishima appeared before Gawain. When he saw Kaya Irimi without her mask, he frowned in displeasure.
"Black Doberman!"
He exclaimed as soon as he landed, and then quickly spoke.
"How dare you wander around our district without a mask? Are you eager to die at our hands, or do you want to drag the other cowards in your Anteiku down with you before you die!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ayato Kirishima stole the black rabbit mask and stared intently at Gawain.
When did such a handsome, middle-aged ghoul appear in Anteiku?
Is my looks-obsessed older sister in danger again?
This is such a hassle!
The original Anteiku only had a few cats and kittens. The shopkeeper was too old to be considered, the Devil Ape was too ugly to be considered, and the handsome uncle from Yomo was too much to be considered.
This put his mind at ease about his sister's love life; he never worried about ridiculous things like suddenly becoming an uncle.
And now...
Now I'm starting to worry that my sister has been scammed!
Thinking of this, Ayato Kirishima released his yukata in the blink of an eye, and said at the same time.
"And that guy next to you, is he a new recruit from your Anteiku?"
If so, then I understand. As long as that kid doesn't wander off, we'll keep our distance as agreed and won't attack them randomly!
If not, then who is he?
Weak ghouls have no right to stand at the top. Ghouls who cannot be recognized by you are no different from weak humans; they are destined to become food!
After saying that, Ayato Kirishima charged forward instantly. He had long wanted to test the mettle of those people in Anteiku!
Before joining Anteiku and going into seclusion, the Black Doberman was a well-known SS-class ghoul!
All the SS-rank monsters in Aogiri Tree are freaks; offending them could result in death.
The weak personalities of the SS in the Anteiku make them the most suitable targets for testing strength!
Seeing the Black Rabbit suddenly attack, Kaya Irimi pursed her lips in disdain.
This brat's skills are so meager that he can't even be considered a match for me and Koma, yet he insists on coming here to provoke the adults!
Honestly, Irimi is really looking forward to seeing a good show, because these guys from Aogiri Tree are all incredibly arrogant.
But considering Black Rabbit's identity...
Irimi finally tugged at Gawain's hand.
"Sir, that's Black Rabbit, an S-rank ghoul from Aogiri Tree. He's Yomo's nephew and Touka's younger brother."
After saying that, Irimi narrowed his eyes at Gawain. "The master is a very gentle person. If he doesn't want Touka to cry, he should be a little merciful to Black Rabbit, right?"
At the same time, Ayato Kirishima, who was sprinting, also heard Irimi's words.
In a brief moment, Black Rabbit froze, his hand stopping abruptly in front of Gawain's heart.
"Black Dog, you called him 'sir,' what's going on?"
Isn't the boss of your Anteiku the store manager?
What is he doing?
"Cough cough."
Suddenly, Gawain coughed softly, interrupting Black Rabbit.
Immediately afterwards, Gawain raised his hand and gently pinched Black Rabbit's neck!
Black Rabbit's face was filled with disbelief; he had watched Gawain grab him right before his eyes.
At that moment, he tried countless times to dodge or fight back.
But at that moment, he suddenly lost the ability to move!
Seeing the disbelief in Ayato Kirishima's eyes, Gawain gently removed Ayato Kirishima's mask.
"Hmm, she really does look a lot like Touka."
After giving a brief assessment, Gawain casually tossed Ayato Kirishima aside.
"Kid, that's a bit rude of you. You've been talking to Irimi, and you haven't even said a word to me?"
Alright, alright, I came to 24th Ward with goodwill. I'll forgive you for Touka's sake.
I want to see your leader. Let me, the leader of the Anteiku, and your leader of the Aogiri Tree discuss this."
After saying that, Gawain waved gently at Ayato Kirishima.
Across from him, Ayato Kirishima's eyes instantly turned red!
"How dare you call your older sister 'little sister,' you damned bastard!"
Okay, he's definitely a sister complex guy. He only paid attention to the word "Touka," and even forgot about the change of leader in Anteiku...
Gawain chuckled and narrowed his eyes as he watched Ayato Kirishima charge towards him again.
As expected of the world of Tokyo Ghoul, most of the girls here are troubled and traumatized, while all the boys are troubled teenagers...
While complaining, Gawain grabbed Ayato Kirishima in his hand once again.
The pitiful speed of a mere S-rank ghoul is like that of a snail...
With Ayato Kirishima by the neck, Gawain smiled slightly and then gently pinched him!
A moment later, carrying the unconscious Ayato Kirishima, he silently passed through the terrified Black Rabbit Squad members and entered the 24th Ward.
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of Aogiri Tree.
All three senior officials of the Aogiri Tree were present.
The fact that the leader of the Aogiri Tree is the One-Eyed Owl is not considered a core secret within the Aogiri Tree.
Apart from the One-Eyed Owl, the Aogiri Tree was represented by three high-ranking officers and a series of ordinary officers, each leading their own group.
And the three top executives of the Aogiri Tree...
First, there's Eto, who always wears a cloak and whose exposed skin is wrapped in bandages. He's the brains of Aogiri Tree, playing the role of an advisor.
Secondly, there's Tatara, who is in charge of military operations for Aogiri Tree and is the leader of the operations team, mostly responsible for on-site command.
Finally, there's Noro, who possesses a considerable degree of regenerative ability and is generally responsible for reconnaissance and covert operations.
At this very moment, Eto, Tatara, and Noro simultaneously appeared at the headquarters of Aogiri Tree.
As he gazed at the approaching figure in the distance, Noro's deep gaze couldn't help but turn slightly cold.
Beside Noro, Tatara stood upright at the window, looking at Kaya Irimi and Gawain who were gradually approaching in the distance.
"The Black Doberman didn't even wear a mask; she was confident we couldn't cause them any trouble."
So, does his confidence stem from that newcomer in the Anteiku?
That smell... doesn't taste like a ghoul?
Strange, it doesn't smell like a human either!
His figure made my pores widen slightly; my instinct was to fear him. He certainly seemed like a dangerous fellow.
"Although he's dangerous, he shouldn't be a problem for us."
Beside him, Eto, wrapped in bandages, wearing a cloak and a silk scarf, sat backwards on a stool without any regard for his image, legs spread wide, laughing heartily.
"On my way back, I caught a glimpse of him from afar. Black Rabbit was subdued in an instant, without Black Rabbit even being able to put up any resistance!"
If he had malicious intent, the Black Rabbit would have been food long ago.
But he didn't. He was indifferent. He may be powerful, but he might not be a problem for us!
At this point, Eto turned his head and looked at Oomori Yakumo rubbing his nails, with his eyes hidden in the shadows.
"Jason, keep your man in the white suit in check. He may not be here with any ill intentions, so don't let your men affect his impression of you."
They were, after all, from the Anteiku; those guys were all cowards who talked about truth, goodness, and beauty all the time.
But if the cowards become stronger, then we have no reason to hold fast to our beliefs; instead, we should respect their strength!
At this point, Eto gave Jason a deep look, and Jason nodded noncommittally.
Having been captured and tortured by the CCG, the team he now leads has become like him, tainted with a camouflage of perversion, cruelty, and a worship of strength.
Seeing that Jason had calmed down a bit, Eto nodded in satisfaction, then spoke to the Bin Brothers not far away.
"Besides that, all cadres should leave with their people. We senior cadres can handle the newcomer and Black Rabbit."
He's ridiculously strong; at least the boss needs to step in to deal with him. Black Dog is also a veteran SS-rank; he's not someone you can handle.
Leave, all of you!
"Knew."
"What a pity, we can't have a big battle!"
"That stuff tastes amazing, it must be delicious to chew."
"We'll leave now."
With each person offering a reply, the cadres of the Aogiri Tree all retreated into the distance.
Then, Eto glanced at Tatara and Noro, and nodded.
"Let's go, we shouldn't keep the guests waiting too long."
"Knew."
"Trouble."
Tatara and Noro responded, then followed Eto, jumped out of the window, and stood on the telephone poles near Gawain.
Under the moonlight, Gawain raised his head, squinted, and glanced at Eto was squatting on the telephone pole with his legs spread wide.
After glancing at it twice, he rubbed his eyes and then tossed the Black Rabbit aside.
"Wow, you've given me such a big gift right off the bat?"
My eyes can see through many things, including clothing.
So this squatting posture with your legs spread apart, you guys are really something, Aogiri Tree ~."
As he spoke, Gawain glanced mischievously at Eto again.
At the same time, Eto, whose facial expression was completely hidden by bandages, silently stood up from the telephone pole...